Moving tips and tricks

Some reminders to help make your move a breeze!

Many Boston movers do not offer ways that could help you save money to tips to make your move easier. Well we’re here to fix all that. We’re a Boston moving company that believes in helping our customers make their moves easier! Remember, you can always call us for our help in making your move easier. That’s what our moving specialists are here for.

If you’re moving in the Greater Boston area or long distance, these are five simple tips that can help you in your move!

Reserve the Elevator
Many apartment building and office complexes require you to reserve the elevator for use during the day of your move. Most Boston movers neglect to remind their customers of this, but it is super important for making your moving day as seamless as possible. Timeframes to do this do vary, so be sure to plan well in advance and give your building management some notice as soon as you have booked your move date.

Get authorization to use the sidewalk
Most sidewalks nowadays are actually “hollow” – or just concrete above a basement or open space. On moving day, we cannot the drive the moving truck up and onto and sidewalk without the authorized signature of the township and/or proper property owner such as the condo association in case of any damage. So if you know in advance that you will want the moving truck on the sidewalk in front of your home and there is not an alternative option such as a driveway, remember to get this authorization in advance!

Parking Permits
You would be surprised how much parking will affect the speed of your move! Boston, Cambridge, Somerville and Brookline all require permit for on-street parking. So if you live in any of these towns, be sure to visit to your local township and get a permit to reserve the spot in front of your building. Or if you live in a suburban area, speak to your neighbors about parking on the street if the moving truck will be blocking their home – the time saved knowing just where we will pull up the truck in advance will be well worth it!

Gas Appliances and Ice Makers
Moving appliances can be tricky if you don’t know what to plan for in advance! Make sure to have all gas appliances and ice makers (or other appliances with a water line such as a fridge) prepped ahead of time for the move by disconnecting the and capping the lines. You’ll save time during the day of the move if you have planned for this.

Front-Load Washers
To prevent damage to your front-load washer, you should locate the shipping bolts. If you do not them them, they are readily available from the store where the washer was purchased (or any big box home improvement store such as Lowes or Home Depot) – you can also order them online.

Packing

Don’t forget we also offer a moving packing service in addition to our local and long distance moving services! We can pack up all your belongings and help you move safely and efficiently. And our prices are affordable, too!

Call us to find out more about our packing services for New England moves, or get a free moving quote to get the conversation started.